New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) has temporarily closed one Adirondack campsite due to a nuisance bear.
According to Humane World for Animals, a nuisance bear is one who loses their fear of people. Often times these are young males who have just dispersed from their mothers and are still learning how to obtain food. Sometimes they are mothers with young cubs.
New York State DEC announced a campsite closure advisory for Long Pond in the Saint Regis Canoe Area, Franklin County. Due to the presence of a nuisance bear near popular campsites, paddle-in campsites 5 through 11 are closed for the duration of this advisory.
The Saint Regis Canoe Area, the only designated canoe area in New York State, is a very remote wilderness area in Franklin County, with no-reservation camping along multiple access points and waterways.
Reports indicate that a bear has been approaching people to look for food, damaging tents and food storage containers, exhibiting minimal fear of humans, and is not easily scared off. Typically, making loud noises, yelling, using an air horn or whistle will cause the bear to retreat.
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DEC asks recreationists to avoid the areas around the western and north shores of Long Pond and to respect the temporary closure of sites 5 through 11. If you see a bear do not approach or feed. You should report unusual animal behavior at 518-623-1200. In an emergency, call 911 or NYSDEC Dispatch at 518-897-1326.
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